reformulado

Reformulado is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese to denote something that has undergone reformulación, that is, a revision or rewrite of its original form. As an adjective, it describes a product, formula, text, or plan that has been altered. As a noun, reformulado can refer to the resulting version after reformulation. The concept shares its roots with reformular, from Latin reformulare.

In business and science, reformulado generally applies to products whose composition or method of production has been changed. Common domains include food and beverages, cosmetics, cleaning products, and pharmaceuticals. Reasons for reformulation include improving safety, nutritional profile, flavor or performance, complying with regulations, reducing cost, or addressing supply-chain constraints. For example, a reformulado beverage might reduce sugar or calories; a cosmetic product might remove an allergenic ingredient; a drug formulation might change the delivery system to improve stability or bioavailability.

Process and regulation: Reformulations are typically developed in research and development laboratories, with formulation chemistry, stability testing, sensory evaluation, and safety assessment. In many jurisdictions, significant formulation changes require updated labeling and, for pharmaceutical products, regulatory submission or notification. Companies may publish reformulations to inform consumers and stakeholders.

Linguistic use: outside of products, reformulado can also refer to a paraphrased or reworded version of a text, reflecting its meaning after reformulation rather than a direct copy.